Psychologist Phd - Operational Stress Injury Clinic

Req ID: 116868 Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital Company: NSHA Department :MHA EZ Operational Stress Injury Program Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s) Union Status: Healthcare NSGEU Posting Closing Date: 30-Aug-22

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities : The OSI Clinic provides specialized mental health assessment and treatment to clients and their families referred by Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), RCMP, and the Department of National Defense (DND), who are experiencing work-related psychological stress and trauma (e.g. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and other anxiety disorders; Depression; Chronic Pain, etc.). The services of the OSI Clinic are provided by an interdisciplinary team consisting of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and an occupational therapist. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the Psychologist delivers mental health assessment and treatment services to Veterans and their families.

The OSI Psychologist will also be required to:

• Provide education with various stakeholders i.e. VAC District offices
• Maintain contact with the referring VAC area counselors, RCMP, and DND in the development of treatment plans and referrals
• Utilize OSI supported tele mental health and other distance technologies in the provision of services in outlying communities
• Work with the Canadian network of OSI clinics, and follow the leadership of the Operational Stress Injuries National Network
• Carry out OSI specific research including writing peer-reviewed grant proposals in keeping with the clinic and network objectives
• Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of the NSHA and in compliance with the VAC guidelines for OSI clinics.

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Qualifications :

• Recognized doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology
• Registered or eligible for registration under the Psychologists Act of Nova Scotia
• CPA/APA accredited internship/residency (or equivalent) in clinical psychology
• Clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of: anxiety and mood disorders, substance use disorders, and PTSD using evidence based approaches an asset
• Training in evidence-based therapies for PTSD, depression and anxiety disorders required such as PE, CPT, EMDR, CBT, BA, MBSR an asset
• Experience working in an interdisciplinary service delivery model is mandatory
• Experience in a military or police services environment is an asset
• Experience with assessment of police, veterans and/or Canadian forces members with operational stress injuries including anxiety, mood, and substance use is an asset
• Experience providing trauma focused therapy an asset
• Experience providing treatment in an outpatient community setting an asset
• Sensitivity to the unique needs of military/police services personnel who are experiencing service related mental health problems
• Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation principles and practices
• Excellent leadership and communication skills and ability to establish and maintain good working relations
• Commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement, Best Practices and Team Work
• Effective mentoring and clinical supervision skills to support both the academic role and the clinical practice of other team members
• Provide services in local and satellite locations.
• Experience providing clinical services via telehealth or distance technology is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
• Successful external applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to People Services before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment.

Hours of Work : Permanent, Full Time (100%) Position; 75 hours bi-weekly

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